{"id":88901,"date":"2023-02-25T15:39:44","date_gmt":"2023-02-25T21:39:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/?p=88901"},"modified":"2023-02-25T15:43:48","modified_gmt":"2023-02-25T21:43:48","slug":"everything-is-ready-for-makabujack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/en\/everything-is-ready-for-makabujack\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything is Ready for #MakabuJack"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Everything is Ready for #MakabuJack<\/strong><\/h2>\n

lunga Junior Makabu (29-2, 25KO\u00b4s) defends his World Boxing Council cruiserweight title against Badou Jack (27-3-3, 16KO`s) at the Diriyah Arena, Saudi Arabia tomorrow Sunday February 26th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

Badou originally from Sweden, has had a shorter journey to get there as he lives in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, while Ilunga who was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, now resides in South Africa.<\/p>\n

This fight is ocomain event of\u00a0 Jake Paul Vs Tommy Fury, but it could provide its own fireworks. Both Ilunga and Badou can punch and the fists of cruiserweights are clenched thunder. At thirty nine, wants another great victory and conquerthe 3rd division of his carrer, while the champion, Ilunga Makabu is ready to prove why he is the WBC Champion of the World.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ilunga Makabu<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201c.I thank God for being here and all the leaders for allowing me to fight Saudi Arabia. All my respect and affection for the people of Saudi Arabia\u201d<\/em><\/div>\n
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\u201cI just want Badou to keep one thing in mind. I\u2019m going to break your nose. I\u2019m going to break your chin. I\u2019m going to break your ribs. Thank you.\u201d<\/em><\/div>\n
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\u201cI\u2019ve been a world champion for many years. I\u2019m a dangerous boxer. There is no way Badou can take my belt. I\u2019ll go back home with the belt and still be the WBC champion of the world.\u201d<\/em>
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Badou Jack<\/b>

\u201cI\u2019m here to take his belt, to win. I\u2019m here to become the first Muslim fighter to become a world champion in Saudi. So, I am here to make history. Everybody\u2019s got a plan until they get hit. I\u2019m glad that he is confident.<\/em>

\u201cI still feel young. I feel fresh. I want to keep going, and I am here to make history. Some people, they win a title in one weight class. I won in two weight classes. Now, I\u2019m coming for the third. And new!\u201d<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Today both contenders passed the officil weigh in and they are now completely ready for tomorrow\u00b4s WBC Cruiserweight Championship bout.<\/p>\n

(Makabu’s WBC Cruiserweight Title \u2014 12 Rounds)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ilunga Makabu 198.5 lbs<\/p>\n

Badou Jack 199.8 lbs<\/p>\n

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The #PaulFury<\/a> co-main event is set \ud83c\udfc6 #MakabuJack<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/OA1wZtnD8t<\/a><\/p>\n

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